Oakford Social Club

Description

Step inside a bar that doesn't just host a night out, it ignites one. This stripped- back powerhouse roars to life with thunderous live gigs, DJs who command the room, and crowds that move like a single, unstoppable wave.

When the sun's out, the beer garden becomes your kingdom tables glowing in golden light, pints clinking, laughter rolling. And when hunger strikes, Ruby Jean's Diner unleashes towering, mouth-watering burgers stacked like monuments to indulgence all day from 12pm until 10pm.

With a bar stocked to the rafters and weekend parties until 2am, this is where nights become legends. Eat. Drink. Dance. Repeat.

This place doesn't just host your good times, it supercharges them.

What's on

The Funk Soulcial
DJ Gilbert digs deep into funk and soul, serving up slick grooves, dusty classics and smooth cuts that hit just right. With an ear for rhythm…

Fri, 6th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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Acronym
Funk / Soul / Hip-Hop / Edits / House / Garage / Dance / Disco and Party Classics 

Sat, 7th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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England VS Australia
Sunday — Live on our screens · Reading’s home of matchday atmosphere The Autumn Internationals are back, and we’re turning The Oakford…

Sun, 8th Nov 2026 @ 15:10 - 17:10

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Questionable Tuesdays
Reading's award winning* pub quiz will invigorate your Tuesday nights with fun, frivolity, fizz, fortunes, etc. et al. Oakford alumnus …

Tuesday 10th November 2026 and 7 other Tuesdays

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Karaoke @ The Oakford
🎤 Karaoke Night at Oakford Social Club! 🎶 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter…

Every Wednesday

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wheelerdelica
"Just what is it that you want to do? We want to have a good time, we're going to have a party!" Long time friend of Oaky and one half of Twin…

Fri, 13th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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England VS Japan
🏉 England vs Japan — Autumn Internationals 🏉 England return to the Autumn Internationals with that trademark northern‑hemisphere…

Sat, 14th Nov 2026 @ 16:40 - 20:00

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Fantastic Voyage
Tigers on Vaseline present: Fantastic Voyage - a night of yacht rock, soul, pop, indie and vibes.

Sat, 14th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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Let's Go Disco
Ben Narbutas combines original classics with electronic reinterpretations, blending disco, funk, house and soul into a vibrant musical experience…

Fri, 20th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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Let's Go Disco
Ben Narbutas combines original classics with electronic reinterpretations, blending disco, funk, house and soul into a vibrant musical experience…

Fri, 20th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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England VS New Zealand
🏉 England vs New Zealand — Autumn Internationals at The Oakford Social Club England vs New Zealand isn’t just another fixture — it?s…

Sat, 21st Nov 2026 @ 14:10 - 17:30

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Acronym
Funk / Soul / Hip-Hop / Edits / House / Garage / Dance / Disco and Party Classics 

Sat, 21st Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 1:00

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Bodacia Live @ The Oakford
🌟 BODACIA IS BACK – AND BETTER THAN EVER! 🌟 Say goodbye to the traditional game show and hello to the all-new Bodacia Cabaret NightGet…

Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 20th May

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Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • n/a
  • None
  • 18+ drinks, children welcome before 5pm
  • Background Music
  • Patio
  • No queues normally

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 11:00 23:00
Tuesday 11:00 23:00
Wednesday 11:00 23:00
Thursday 11:00 0:00
Friday 11:00 1:00
Saturday 11:00 1:00
Sunday 11:00 23:00

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Friday 25th December 2026 - -
Thursday 24th December 2026 12:00 1:00
Saturday 26th December 2026 12:00 23:00
Thursday 31st December 2026 12:00 2:00
Friday 1st January 2027 12:00 23:00

Location

Address

Oakford Social Club, 53, Blagrave Street, RG1 1PZ

Area

City Centre

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Grill, American, Burgers, Christmas Lunch/Dinner, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly and Steak food.

  • A word from the chef:

    The tenderest of burgers from, the most delicious fried chicken, and several vegan friendly options

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
0 0 - - -

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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